I have made the last upgrade to my system for enjoyment in retirement. The Wyred4Sound 10th Anniversary DAC that has provided much musical enjoyment for almost 7 years was replaced with a Mola Mola Tambaqui. While I find the 10th to be the best DAC at its price point, 3x the spend provides greater performance across the board. I auditioned Mola Mola competitors from DCS and Bricasti but chose the Mola Mola. The decision was based on the Mola Mola’s ability to produce accurate timbre and organic/dense images with state of the art detail that is neither etched nor fatiguing. The Burmester 032 and Vivid Giya G3s are consistent with the system design intent and the three complement each other in this regard. The sound is tube like liquid and sweet but with solid state transient speed, micro/macro dynamics, and clarity. Aficionados of old school tube sound may not like this system, but that is the beauty of our hobby - each of us can determine our preferences and build systems to our liking. There will be no further changes now that I am on fixed income and I dare not propose any or the wife acceptance factor will go into the red range. Shout out to GTT audio and Bill for his patients and knowledge in working with me to get the MMT.
Yes, the journey is part of it, although living remotely makes the hifi journey a bit challenging.
It is great that your room works so well for you, I was thinking if there would be a suck out of the bass where the opening goes to the other rooms, but I understand that that is not a problem.
Thank you for your kind comments on my system. I normally listen to classical, classical rock, modern soft rock/pop, and jazz. I normally listen at a 70db average with crescendos not above 90db. The speakers work in my room for a number of reasons. First, the design is not as room sensitive as some (for example, Raido). Second, when you consider the semi-open floor plan with the left speaker venting into the dining room and the right speaker venting into the hall, the total volume is over 3600 cubic feet. The open layout prevents bass cancelation and reinforcement effects. The Townsend Seismic Platforms decouple the speakers from the suspended floors. If the room was a simple rectangle, I am sure there would have been difficulties. Good luck on your journey. My long started in the very early 1970s with a Thorens TD160, Stanton 881s, Advent Cassette Deck, Large Advent speakers and a Pioneer 828 receiver. Technology has changed significantly.
I really like the notion of the last system, it is something I am putting together also.
I was considering the Mola Mola dac for some time, but could not justify it as my system is not that expensive, I choose the Audial S5b instead and am really happy with it.
I have my end game pre amp, but am considering the Gato PWR 222 mono blocks. My speakers I love also, maybe getting a pair of Rel’s or if winning the lottery upgrading to the Graham Audio ls5/5 could be an option.
I find it intriguing that those speakers work in your room, just shows a small room can be made to work, or just somehow works even if one were to think it should not be possible.
As you have a very revealing system, can I ask what music you normally listen too, also does your system work well on low volume?
Magico S3 Mk II. I found it a little more sterile and balanced to treble than Vivid. Bass colder. I am speaking about minor differences. Some prefer their house sound over Vivid. Can’t go wrong either way. Both manufacturers are SOTA.
Thank you for your reply! Which Magico model did you audition? I’ve kind of narrowed down my search to either the G3s2 or the upcoming new Magico S2, which is launching Q2 of this year. I’m going to Axpona in Chicago in April, so I’m hoping to hear both. As mentioned, my biggest concern with the Giya is the ports. Magico is sealed. My room is fairly small….so that’s my biggest concern. I do not listen at high volumes though….so that is consideration as well.
Which Magico model did you audition? I’ve kind of narrowed down my search to either the G3s2 or the upcoming new Magico S2, which is launching Q2 of this year. I’m going to Axpona in Chicago in April, so I’m hoping to hear both. As mentioned, my biggest concern with the Giya is the ports. Magico is sealed. My room is fairly small….so that’s my biggest concern. I do not listen at high volumes though….so that is consideration as well.
All of the professional reviews accurately define bass SQ as ever so slightly to the warm side of neutral, extremely detailed, fast, powerful but balanced with mids and highs, and with excellent micro and macro dynamics. As you can see my room is poor but it is all I have in my overpriced small home in the NY suburbs. The back of the right speaker has the ports firing into a corner with a large wall unit/bar between. Despite this I get excellent bass. I believe this is due to the room venting to a hall and staircase to the second floor and the left venting to an “L” 14x12 dining room. Due to the room venting, I believe I do not get cancellation and reinforcement/standing waves. The bass an all Giya models is powerful. If the room is small and rectangular, it may be overpowering. Allow space between the back and side walls in a more traditional rectangular room. I believe at least on pro review stated the Giya line was not that sensitive to room placement, but I may be wrong or quoting out of context. I auditioned Wilson’s, Raidho, Alta, Magico, and Sonus. I chose Vivid. Sous was next. I recommend you audition because we all have our own preferences. Speak with Bill Parish at GTT Audio. He will be more of an authority than me.
Hi there. I’m considering the giya g3 as well. My room is fairly small….similar to yours from what I can tell from your photos. How do you find the bass given that the speakers have dual ports? Do you play your system fairly loud? Awesome system by the way!
Sorry it’s been so long for me to reply. Thank you for your comments. @toro3 the wall unit is actually a living room dry bar. I posted another pic with my bourbon collection. Also posted my analog rig.
What a cool unique system jsalerno! Gaya's are so unique totally a love it or hate it design but I be they sound fantastic. And that Burmester integrated looks like a beast!
I find these systems which integrate into the home vs dedicated listening spaces much more interesting to view. You really have to be a little more clever and creative - the audio components hidden in the dining room cabinet is a great example. The Vivid Audio Giya’s always remind me of The 5th Element. Would love to hear.
